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Alicke in Psychology Today | Can We All Get Along? Should We?

Dr. Mark Alicke

Dr. Mark Alicke, Professor of Psychology, authored a column on “Can We All Get Along? Should We? Where do we draw the line in associating with people whose values we dislike?” in Psychology Today. Best friends, family members, and spouses argue about all kinds of things: Who is the best […]

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November 6, 2017 at 9:31 amFaculty in the News In the News

OHIO Honors Excellence in Faculty Research and Teaching at Ceremony

OHIO administrators celebrate the 2017 Presidential Research Scholars. From left to right: Joseph Shields, vice president for research and creative activity and dean of the Graduate College; Daniel Phillips, professor of physics and astronomy; Steven W. Evans, professor of psychology; David Descutner, interim executive vice president and provost; Avinash K. Kodi, professor of electrical engineering and computer science; Julie S. Owens, professor of psychology; Hao Chen, professor of chemistry and biochemistry; M. Duane Nellis, president. Photo credit: Evan Leonard/Ohio University.

 From Compass Thirteen Ohio University faculty were honored for their accomplishments in research and teaching during a recognition ceremony Oct. 26. The event celebrated the 2017 Presidential Research Scholars and the winners and finalists of the Presidential Teacher Award and the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. “This evening is […]

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October 30, 2017 at 2:37 pmNews

Psychology Grad Student Gets National Academy of Neuropsychology Poster Award

Brittni Morgan

Ohio University graduate student Brittni Morgan received a Student Poster Award at the National Academy of Neuropsychology conference. Morgan is a Psychology student at OHIO. Her poster was titled “The relationship of urgency to impulsive decision-making during heightened affective states in problem drinkers.” Dr. Julie Suhr is Morgan’s adviser.  

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October 30, 2017 at 2:21 pmResearch

Gonzalez-Vallejo to Represent Columbia University at Nellis Investiture

Dr. Claudia Gonzalez-Vallejo

Dr. Claudia González-Vallejo, Professor of Psychology, was invited to serve as the alumni delegate of President Lee Bollinger of Columbia University in the inauguration of Dr. M. Duane Nellis as Ohio University’s 21st President on Oct. 18. González-Vallejo will march in the official investiture ceremony, part of week-long inauguration celebration. […]

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October 17, 2017 at 4:38 pmNews

Senior Learns about Community Corrections during Summer Internship

Mackenzie Bibler

Mackenzie Bibler ’18 is a senior studying Sociology-Criminology with a minor in Psychology. She spent Summer 2017 interning at the Adult Parole Authority in her hometown – Athens, Ohio. She shadowed probation officers and support staff two days a week by sitting in on office visits with offenders, attending court […]

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October 17, 2017 at 9:49 amNews

Alum Named Executive Associate Dean at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Thomas Stucky

Beginning July 1 of this year Thomas Stucky ’91 took over as the Executive Associate Dean for the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, which has criminal justice, public safety, and public and nonprofit management programs. His job is to make sure all aspects of the […]

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September 26, 2017 at 1:40 pmAlumni

Happy Beginnings | Alum Begins Clinical Psychology Program at Auburn

Melissa Miller

Editor’s Note: The Happy Beginnings series features recent College of Arts & Sciences graduates who are getting started in careers, graduate school and service. Melissa Miller ’14 begins her first year in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Auburn University (child track) and is a Graduate Teaching Assistant for two […]

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September 25, 2017 at 10:23 amAlumni